Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
East Coast (Suriname), Suriname in January
Weather score55Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 5.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 232mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
232mm
Sun
5.3h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
55
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 232mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 27°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare East Coast (Suriname), Suriname with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January29°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsAugust to November
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January232mm average rain
January sits near East Coast (Suriname)'s yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsAugust to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January5.3 hours average sun
January is one of East Coast (Suriname)'s cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsAugust to October
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January27°C average sea
January is one of the cooler sea months locally, though the water still averages warm enough for most swimmers.
Warmest seaJune to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January55 weather score
January scores below East Coast (Suriname)'s yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsSeptember to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
